7 New & Upcoming Dragon Books

Rise of the Dragons, by Angie Sage
I fell in love with Angie Sage when I was a child—her Magyk books were ones I would race to the library to read. When I saw she was writing a new middle grade series about dragons, I knew I needed to read it. Dragons and humans once lived in harmony—at least, until a rogue group of dragons called Raptors tried to take over the world, and all dragonkind were banished to another realm as punishment. They’ve become nothing more than a myth to humankind, but Sirin knows they’re real. When her mother falls ill, Sirin ventures in search of magic and becomes the first child to bond with a dragon in centuries. But the dragons didn’t return to heal her mother, and Sirin and her new companion are plunged into a new war that could change the world forever.

Dragonfell, by Sarah Prineas
If there were an abandoned dragon lair near my house, I’d spend all my time there, even if it made me a weirdo—which is exactly what happens to Rafi in Sarah Prineas’s upcoming novel Dragonfell. When a stranger in Rafi’s small town accuses him of being “dragon-touched,” Rafi sets off to prove dragons exist with the help of brilliant and secretive scientist Maud. But standing in their way is a dragon hunter, steam-engine car chases, and Rafi’s own burgeoning magical abilities. Perhaps something is strange about him after all… and perhaps the dragons have the answer.

Legends of the Sky, by Liz Flanagan
What would you do if you discovered four dragon eggs? Would you keep them a secret? That’s what servant girl Milla does after a murder leaves her the only person who can keep the eggs safe. After all, while the island of Arcosi was once home to legendary dragons and riders, those times are long gone—and in its place is a seemingly endless war. But as Milla struggles to protect the eggs, she learns more about the turmoil in her city… and about her own past. Coming in October, Legends of the Sky sounds perfect for fans of Cornelia Funke’s Dragon Rider.

Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races, by K.D. Halbrook
Let’s go racing. The world of Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races hinges on a collision of two utterly different lives: Silver Batal, a young desert woman who dreams of racing water dragons in the royal city; and Hiyyan, a baby aquerid dragon who needs a caretaker. Silver abandons her life in favor of spending time at the desert oasis with Hiyyan—but standing in her way are dragon thieves. To protect Hiyyan and the others, Silver will have to learn to race—and win—before bonds are broken and dragons die.

Scorch Dragons, by Amie Kaufman
Amie Kaufman is back! The follow-up up to last year’s Ice Wolves is out now, continuing the story of twins Anders and Rayna. The first battle between the shapeshifting wolves and dragons may be over, but the war still rages on—especially when the wolves get their paws on the Snowstone, which begins to drop the temperature of Vallen into dangerous realms for the dragons. With his draconic sister Rayna in danger, ice wolf Anders turns to his new dragon friends to help fight the lupine plan. They must search Vallen for the ancient Sun Scepter artifact—or peace, and Rayna, could be lost forever. Amie Kaufman’s fast-paced writing makes this series a must-read for fantasy fans.

Rise of the Dragon Moon, by Gabrielle K. Byrne
For those who love fantasies set in frozen wastelands, Rise of the Dragon Moon—coming this August—which combines dragons and frozen territories, will be exceptionally intriguing. Toli would rather be a fighter than a princess, especially in a country at the mercy of murderous dragons. She knows it’s only a matter of time before they come back for her family—so when they steal her mother, it’s her worst nightmare come to life. But adventuring to Dragon Mountain with her sister, her best friend, and a strange young dragon could offer the chance to rescue Toli’s mother—if the mysteries of Toli’s past don’t catch up to them first.

The Dragon Warrior, by Katie Zhao
The Serpent’s Secret was one of the best middle grade fantasies of the past few years. Since The Dragon Warrior keeps getting compared to it, it means we all need to read it, like, now. Can it be October already? Faryn Liu wants to honor her family and her gods by becoming a warrior, but her father’s disappearance makes it impossible to train with the Jade Society—until she defeats a demon. Now, suddenly, the Society thinks she might be the Heaven Breaker, a powerful warrior who can command an army of dragons. If she can find the island of immortals before the Lunar New year, she will earn the title herself—but with great power comes sacrifices. How far is Faryn willing to go?